Bereavement Council

The Children's Hospital at Providence has an active Bereavement Council composed of caregivers from a variety of disciplines. Together, we developed an integrated program supporting families who experience the loss of a pregnancy, infant or child in the hospital.

In addition, we support community-led initiatives that assist families after discharge from the hospital.

We are grateful to community groups who wish to support the efforts of the children's hospital by creating quilts, hand-stamped cards and folders, bereavement gowns, etc.

Please contact our Child Life Services at 907-212-3014 if interested in supporting the Children's Hospital Bereavement Council with donations of time, talents or a list of additional resources.

For Friends and Family of Bereaved Parents
Dear Family,
This poem by Dr. Ruth Hitchcock expresses the condolences felt by staff here at The Children’s Hospital at Providence:

I can’t say anything that will make things better,

but I can be there with you and share your anger,

the pain, and the bewilderment.

Most of all, I can let you know that I care

and that I won’t abandon you.

From: “A collection of Letters to Bereaved Parents.” Published by the Centering Corporation: Omaha, Neb.

For more informationIf you would like information on the Bereavement Council and its services, call 907-212-3344. To find general information and specific health topics, visit our online health library.

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Providence Health & Services in Alaska is a not-for-profit Catholic network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and affiliated services guided by a Mission of caring that the Sisters of Providence began in the West nearly 160 years ago.